Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†TUACHIM, n. Also tyauchim. Only in phr. their ain tuachim be't, a malediction on those who try to do mischief, may the harm fall on their own heads, “they have asked for it” (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.; Abd. 1930). Rare. [′t(j)ɑxɪm] [Orig. obscure. Poss. for tyaaken, Taiken.]
